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Iln vac . llan Of strlgt lntegrlty and was hlghIy

tin was q Insn Of strict integrity and was highly
esteemed.
Mrs. Virginia Wilson, formerly of Forest
Hill, died III Baltimore last week. Her remains
~ brought to the residence of Mr.. Francis
y - ar Forest Hill, from whence they were
-. on sunday 10 the Friends old Forest
'"s ground, in the nelghtorhood, and iu-
- Appropriate remarks were made by
Friend S4riiAgton Hopes. The pall-bearers
were j. Howard Walters, Geo. B. Rigdou, vii.
son y. West, layiand Hull John B. Roe and
CHARLES L. Vail. Mrs. Wilson was the widow
Of Capi. Geo. W. Wilson. She was refined
and cultivated lsty AID had large circle Of
devoted friends. She leaves one daughter, Miss
llcltH wilson.
Mary, tic infant daughter of Murray Vandiv-
CT, died about noon last Friday, just six days
old. Much sympathy is expressed for the par
cuts Of tic child. This makes the fourth death
in t#o years in Mr.. Vandiyer's iamily-a broth
! Ct, iather, mother aud now his only child.
Mrs. Priscilla Sautmycr, wife of Mr.. G. W.
Slntmycr, died on Tuesday morning of last
week OF paralysis Of the heart, aged &C years.
The funeral took place on Thursday morning
from her late residence, near Aberdeen. Rev.
c. l.. DGmaron, pastor Of Aberdeen Southern
Methodist Church, conducted the funeral SER
vices. The interment was al Mt. Tabor Method
ist Protestant Church
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OBITUA RI,

Mrs. Margaret Bull, aged ST years, died last
Saturday night, at the residence of her son-in-
law, Mr.. John Forwood 10 the Big Woods She
was the widow OF the late Edmund Bull SOL
dier of the war of 1872 Mrs. Bull was quite &C =
tive in mind aud body until about six months
ago. Up to that time she thought nothing of
walking to Bel Air, distance of several miles.
She leaves only one son, Mr.. Jacob E Bull, the
well-known builder, and one daughter, Mrs
Forwood. She was buried at RJck Spring
Cemetery on Wednesday. Rev. Nj. Finney
OBLIGATED at the funeral. Mrs. Bull had beca
for many years member OF Churchvilc Pres.
byteriau Church. The pall-bearers were james
A. Fulton, X. John Rogers, John T. Spicer,
Henry Ruff, John Trago aud Thomas Livez ~
Mr.. VIM. j. McCurdy, a well-known and high
ly esteemed citizen of YorE county, Pa died
at his residence, near Peach Bottom, Monday,
April 18th, in the 18th year of his age The
interment took place at Slate Ridge Presbytc-
rian Church, on Thursday. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Messrs. Wells,
Crawford, Smith, Davenport and Cadwalader.
The pall-bearers were j. Sample Fulton, Jona-
than Macomber, Samuel P. Caskey, John Q A.
McConkey, Edgar Mobley and ]. Ross Wiley.
Samuel Forsythe, a wel-known citizen of
Havre de Grace, died last Sunday evening, aged
about sixty years, after an Illness lasting about
two years, brought on by cancer in the eye
and stomach. Mr.. Forsythe lived in this coun-
ty all his life, and carried on the cooperage bus
iness years ago, but for the last twenty years
has been very heavily engaged in furnishing
ties and heavy tim Der to the railroads, and fill
ing large contracts for builders and govern
ment work. lie was twice married. and his
last wife and large family of grown sons and
daughters survive him. He was a prominent
member OF the Odd Fellows and Knights of
Pythias lodges.
Mr.. Lewis Martin, one of the Oldest members
Of the Baltimore Corn and Flour Exchange,
died on Monday night at his residence, 400 Lam
vale street, Baltimore, after an illness of two
months. MIR. Martin was native of Hartford
county, TO which his remains were taken for in
torment. For the past % years he conducted
The grain and feed business on Pratt street,
near Mill street. Mr.. Martin was 6S years old.
He leaves widow, but no children. He
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LECTURE BY Hon. GEO. Cotton -Ex.Police
Commissioner Hon. Geo. Cotton will deliver
his popular lecture on Women, in the Town
Hall, Darlington, next Friday evening, May
9Th MIR. Colton's lectures on any subject are
pleasant and interesting, Astounding in wit,
pathoa aud eloquence but upon his tavoritc
theme, Women, he speaks with an earnestuess
and apprecative feeling that would do credit
to the most gallant knight that ever couched a
lance or drew sword for ladyc fare Mr..
Cotton was for many years editor of the Anna
polls Republican aud knows how to present
what he has to say in an attractive manner
We can promise those who attend pleasant
evening.
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FREDERICK ". BAKER, Editor.
The Democratic Reform Movement.

The frs! public meeting Of the Democrat
day night of last week. Speeches were made
by Gen. Bradley T. johnson and ex-Goy.
VIM. 7. Hamilton. Gen. johnson asserted
that the Democratic party is in the grip of
conspiracy Of fraud and crime and demanded
the enactment Of laws TO secure fair elections
and the nomination of candidates whose
lives and character are above suspicion.
Ex-Goy Hamilton said the rerormcrs are
not in sympathy with persons outside of the
Democratic party, and what they sought to
do was to strengthen the party. He dccar
cd that he does not want an Independent
party that he is q Democrat, and that if the
discontents are removed in the party there
will be no occasion to be afraid of the oppo-
sition.
Both speakers charged that there has been
fraud in the elections in Baltimore city,
which have been committed by combinations
Of unprincipled and corrupt men solely for
their own advancement.
We are not entirely convinced that things
are in the deplorable condition represented
by ex-Gov. Hamilton and bis friends, but
whether they are or not a demand for purity
and reform is never ill-timed in any party
and no good Democrat need take exception
to movement looking to the publication
Of politics, particularly when it is not an in
dependent movement, but one from within,
by Democrats themselves, seeking to accom-
plish what every man who desires a continu-
ance of Democratic supremacy sees must be
done.
Frauds at elections doubtless have been
committed in Baltimore city, and will be
committed from time to time, as they are in
every large city; but it can not be said that
wrong-doers have not been punished. 1t is
necessary, however, to make the punishment
for offences of this kind more swift and sure,
and the reformers are certainly within the
bounds of reason in their demand for better
legislation on this point. The power of po-
litical managers, too, must be curtailed. 1t is
one thing to be leader-to guide and direct
the sentiment of the party in the path of
true Democratic principles; but any dicta-
torship that merely uses the party machinery
for selfish ends, must be overlhrown or ii
will overthrow the party.
While the demands of ex-Gov Hamilton,
Gen. johnson and their fellow Democrats
are not unreasonable We are constrained TO
say that we do not consider their political
judgment infalible The ability to criticise
is possessed by many who are utterly want
ing in constructive capacity. AT any rate
all good and honest Democrats can cordially
endorse the main objects proposed by the re-
formers and give them practical effect by in
sisting that capable and honest men, only,
shall be nominated for Office. Fortunately,
here in Hartford, at least, we have fair nomi-
nations, a free ballot and an honest count.
Every Democrat has n voice and vote in
making nominations for his party, and if the
best men are not always secured as candi.
dates the result can only be charged to the
imperfection of human nature and human
judgment, not to the manipulation of polili-
cal rings or cliques.
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RAILROAD MEETING.-A meeting of persons
interested in the construction of the Bel Air
branch of the Deer Creek and Susquehanna
Railroad was held in the Court House, last Fri
day night. Mr.. J. NJ. Street, was called to the
chair and Mr.. P. F. Ball appointed Secretary.
The feasibility of building branch to connect
with the proposed d. G. and s. Railroad at the
nearest point to Bel Air was clearly explained
by Messrs. s. A. Williams and E. &. Price
Mr.. Vim. Young, who was called upon for
some remarks, opposed the enterprise, arguing
that 1t would be better to put the money re-
quired to secure the branch railroad into some
manufacturing enterprise.
Mr. Williams replied, saying that until we
get broad gauge railroad here we can not ex-
pect manufacturers to establish themselves here,
since every manufacturing enterprise of any
magnitude is dependent upon railroad connec-
tion with the broad gauge system of the coun.
try.
Mr.. Price has subscriptions ON his book to
the amount of $4,000. The amount believed TO
be necessary to secure the branch road, If the
main line should be built, Is about S15, 600.
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WlLEY-LOVE.-On Wednesday, April 81,
at 3 2. NJ, by the Rev. E. d. Finncy, at the
residence of the BRIDES mother, near Emmor-
ton, J. K. WILEY, of Baltimore, to Miss
LAURA +. LOVE, eldest daughter of the late
Philip Love, of Hartford county. The bride and
groom left Immediately for trip South. They
will reside in Baltimore. No cards.
WILSON-HUNT.-On the 2lst of April at
the residence Of the BRIDES parents, by the Rev.
B. c. Needham RALPH l.. WILSON, of EN-
morton, Hartford county, to ELMA ESTELLE,
daughter of Joseph Hunt, of Delaware Co., Pa.
BRINGHURST-WILS Married by Rev.
John NJ. Galbreath, April 25th, at the home of
the BRIDES mother, Darlington, Md, JOHN
X. BRINGHuRST, of Marshalton, Del, and
ESTHER HARLAN WILSON, of Darlugtas,
Md.
LYNCH-SHANAHAN. Wednesday,
April 20 b, 1887, by the Rev. Father Maynadier,
pastor of st. Johns Catholic Church, Baltimore
county, DANIEL E. LYNCH to MARY T.
SnANAHAN, both of Hartford county, Md.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES

Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. s. A..
II b!itzell, Pastor.-Sunday, May 1st-Bel Air,
Sunday School OK a. NJ, Preaching at IL A. M,
and 1;4j P. NJ. Mt. Carmel, 8 p. M.
The Rev. John S. Jones, d. D., the ex-pastor
of the Brown Memorial church, Baltimore, will
preach on next Sabbath, May LIST, at the Deer
Creek Harmony Church at II o'clock, A. NJ.
The First Quarterly meeting for West Har-
ford Circuit, NJ. +. Church South, will be held at
JarrcttsviIle, on Saturday and Sunday next
Preaching on Sunday by Rev. W. j. Young of
Baltimore, mt 10Y A. NJ. and 7.45 o'clock, p. Nj
Rev. J. NJ. Hawley, Pastor.
East Hartford Southern Methodist Church.
Preaching next Sunday, May LIST: Aberdeen IL
A. NJ. Perryman * p. NJ by the pastor, Rev
e. l.. Damaron. Communion will be administered
immed ately after sermon. Sunday morning.
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a Grand Christmas Present for Your
Mother, Sister or Sweetheart.

Messrs. Resented Bros, the well-known relia-
Bile clothiers, corner of Baltimore street and
Market Space. Baltimore. intend to give away, at
the next Hartford Fair, three genuine seal-skin
sacques; Tor la1es valued at SiOO, to purchasers
dents of Hartford county will receive tickets
After you make your purchase make 1t known to
the proprietors, stating at the same time that you
are from Hartford county, and you will receive
ticket, which you should have registered at the
desk Mcssrs. Rosenfed Bros. are manufacture
ers and sell the most durable, the best style and
the lowest price fine ready-madc clothing in Bal
timore. Their clothing is genuine; the seal skin
coats are genuine, and the lucky winners will be
genuinely selected by lot, impartially.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE AT ABERDEEN
A Sunday School institute began at Aber.
deem, on Friday evening, April 22d, and closed
on Sunday night. 1t was held under the aus
pices of the Maryland Sunday School Union
The inclemcn, weather of Friday and Saturday
somewhat interiered with the attendance on
the sessions of those days; but the meetings
were nevertheless interesting and instructive.
There were present from Baltimore State Super
ntendent VIM. A. Baker aud Rsvs l. F. link.
ham, q. W. stlnespring and Geo. II. Mock.
The questions discussed were "The pastoral
work of the TEACHER" SUNDAY School Hind
RANGES, and how to remove them" "The Super
intendent," and various practical questions
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Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit, can be
Cured by Administc ring DIR. haines
Golden SnPciIc.

1t can be given in a cup of coffee or tea without
the knowledge of the person taking 1t, effecting
a speedy and permanent cure, whether the patient
is Il moderate drinkcr or an alcoholic wreck
Thousands of drunkards have been made tenn
perate men who have taken the Golden Specific
in their coffee without their knowledge. and to-
day believe they quit drinking of their own free
will No harmful effects result from its admin
istration. Cures guaranteed. Send for circular
and full particulars. Address in confidence Col
den SPECIFIC Co.. lS5 Race St.. Cincinnati. Ohio.
announcements of Marriages and Deaths free
obituary Notices fve cents per line.
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TIDE WATER CANAL CoMPANY.-On Monday
Mr.. Chas. j. NJ. Gwinn, solicitor for the Tide
water Canal Company, filed in the Circuit Court
for Hartford county an amended answer to the
bill OF complaint of Geo. W. Dobbin, the holder
of bonds OF the company, who prays for the ap-
pontment of receivers 10 settle up the affairs of
the company and sell its property for the bene
fit Of its creditors. The case was set for hear.
ing before Judge Walters on Thursday. Messrs.
Robert A. Dobbin and Henry W. Archer, Jr.,
appear for the complainant.
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AHoMEING PIGEON SHOT. On Monday morn.
ing Mr.. Thomas Sullvan's youngest son, FURRY,
near Magnolia, shot and killed homeing pig
con, installing it for hawk which frequently
makes early morning calls on his fat hers poul.
try. The wings of the pigeon were stamped,
"AleX. Fuerst, PSI Richmond ST., Philadelphia"
Upon its leg was a copper ring marked Al.
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Jurors for the May Term,

Last Saturday Judge Waters, at the Court
House, in the presence of members of the bar
and others, drew from box containing 200
names the following 10 serve as grand and petit
jurors at the ensuing May term of the Circuit
for Hartford county, which will begin on the 9th
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SALES OF CATTLE.-John Kidd, of Church.
vile, this week bought for account of james
Sawdon, Jr., IS head Of fat cattle from John
Moores, John s. Hawkins and Jesse Burbank,
and shipped the same to Wilmington, Del. Good
fat cattle are bringing about AZ cents per lb.
at Churchville.
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NOTICE.-There will be Temperance En-
IN tertannent given by tho l.. II. U. and the
w. G. 4. u, of Level, at Rock Run NJ. e. Church,
next Tuesday, May 30, at T30 p NJ. IL fair; IL not
the next fair night. Admission free.
by order President
20ip d. G0RRELL, Secretary.
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Besi!es, the farmer estimates the value OF
the manure from each steer at IS. One shoat
was kept in the barn yard for every three cattle,
and was worth at least SIS more in the spring
than in the fall
Upon this calculation each steer neted him a
profit of about $3.50 In addition 80 hens were
kept at the barn yard without any other feed
than they could gather for themselves, which
furnished eggs enough to pay for the labor of
attending TO the cattle. Tie Big Woods farmer
thinks his brother farmers do not properly esti
mate all the profits that arise from cattle feed
ing
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Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce JAMES s.
CALDER. of the Fourth Election District, as
candidate for Sheriff: subject to the nomination
of the Democratic party MARsHALLs,
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=, Please announce GEORG E NJ BARTON. of tho
Fifth district, as q candidate for County Commits
sioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic
primaries. 29lD
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am profoundly grateful to my friends Of Alb
lngdon district, FOR suggesting my name in con-
nection with the Democratic nomination for the
Legislature, but beg to say that l can not be
candidate.
2qaplt d, FRANK HANWAY
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POLITICAL CARDS.
To MY DEMOCRATIC FRIENDS.

TT Announcements Of candidates and other
political cards must be paid for in advance to en-
sure insertion.
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The Democratic State Central Commit
tee has been called to meet May 12th
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DOR SHERIFF.
;OR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
TOR SHERIFF.

Please announce THOMAS b. JARRETT, of
the Fourth District as a candidate for Sheriff,
subject to Democratic nomination. cap
DOR THE HOUSE OF DEL. EGATES
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Fer SALE

90 The handsomest STALLION In Mary
ff2E land; Chester Lion stock; fully 10
N~ lhands; dapple brown; 1850 pounds;
pAOAA~ seven years old and a sure foal-get !;
kind in harness. and without blemish Can be
seen at the GRANGERS' HOTEL, BEL AIR,
Monday morning, May I'd, 1887.
2gip HOGAN & BARRANGER.
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TOR THE HOUSE of DELEGATES

respectfully announce myself as q candidate
for the House of Delegates. subject to Demo-
cratic nomination.
HENRY W. ARCHER, JR.
22aps Third District
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IVDR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

JOSEPH E. BATEMAN,
of the third district subject to the decision of the
Democratic primaries
l5ap+ MANY DEMOCRATS.
LNOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
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THOMAS POOLE,
OF the third district, subject to nomination by
the Democratic party. l5ap
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THE ORPHANS, COUNT

HUI t. BA1
Of the Fifth District. Subject to nomination by
the Democratic party. ap8
DOR SHERIFF.
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WALTER w. preston

WALTER W. PRESTON,
Of the First district subject to the nomination
of the Democratic party. zap
DOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGA EES.
Please announce for the House of Delegates
a. BOYLE, of the Fifth district, subject to DEM
Ocratic rule. ooen
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TOR THE LEGlsL ,TURE,
Tor COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Of the Fifth district, subject to nomination /
the Democratic party. 2glp
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w. OLIVER HUGHES,
of the Second District. subject to Democratic
nomination. 25mhf
TOR SHERIFF..
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PROFITABLE CATTLE FEEDING.-A Big
Woods farmer sold lot of cattle, on Monday,
the gain on which proved that cattle feeding,
even at present low prices, is the most proGta-
bic branch of general farming They were
bought on the LIST of last December. He began
feeding them corn and cob meal with little
oats, on the 18th of December. During Decem.
Der he fed of this 6 lbs. to each steer daily
In the month of January, lbs. per day Feb.
ruary, 10 lbs, per day; March, ~ lbs. per day;
April, IA lbs per day. The entire amount fed
to each steer was ,34G lbs. The account stands
as follows:
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Tor COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

At the solicitation of my friends have con-
scented to be a candidate for County Commission
er at the ensuing Democratic primaries.
Zap JAMES X. MASSEY.
DOR COUNTY COM MISSIONER
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= LEMU Ed W. MURPHY,
loap Sixth District.
TOR SHERIFF.
CHARLES L. HECK,
of the Third district, subject to Democratic nom
nation. A true and tried Democrat, who will
do his duty TO the county and his party under
any circumstances. So say
ljap+ MANY FRIENDS.
DOR THE HOUSE OF Delegates.
Please announce SAMUEL BEVARD, of the
FIRST district. as a candidate for the House of
Delegates, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic primaries. 15ap*
DOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Please announce d. T.. WILEY of the Fourth
district, as candidate for County Commissioner,
subject to the decision of the Democratic prima-
RES. 15ep
DOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
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OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
Marrying Money.

When young man marries arl heiress, says a writer in the Epoch, the changes in his outward con dition are subtle but none the less interesting. Very soon-miracu- lously soon indeed-he becomes a little stouter, and his walk is slow CT. his feet being planted more solidly and more carefully than they were when they carried {: bachelor. His clothes turn darker by one shade at least, and his watch chain is certainly a thought heavier. The handle of his um- trella, also, has beconde petceptibly bigger, whereas his scarf-plns are undoubtedly more quiet in charac- ter-iess fantastic or triYal. Ot- serve him on his way to chufcf
 wedding, for example, and mark how different Is his mode of pro- gression from that of an unattaeh- ed and miscellaneous youth. The rogue knows that good seat will be reserved for him at the head of the isle, and that he has no occas- fen to hurry. When he drives out it IS in substantial dog-cart or mail phaeton, and he escheweth-- not, perhaps, altogether without regret-the sldebar buggy which be used to think the kind of vehi- cle that he would have if he were rich. He is now substantial per son in the community-a family man, capitalist by proxy-and he begins to have serious views on political and and financial matters, which he is desirous of discussing with older men. In fact, he IS rather given to stunning his con- temporaries, and is not altogether easy in the society of his foru1er companions. Ho has deserted their ranks, and although he has gained Tn dignity, he has lost hIs freedom. His chains are golden, to be sure. but they bind with the force of q less costly metal. No longer for him are the delights of a midnight cigar or refreshing brandy and soda at the club. He is now tie victim of time and seasons, and must go discreetly home when the proper hour arrives.
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A EsIEsb TegC.

A Washington dispatch says: "The inventor of a new kind of bomb, for which q patent is pend ing, came to see the Commissioner. who happened to be out. lie brought with him specimen bomb which was inclosed in pasteboard case, and he showed it to the Com missioner's private secretary, Mir
 Will Montgomery. The inventor said it would go off as soon as 1t touched water, and this specimen would make noise when exploded like a fire cracker. The private secretary had some curiosity to see the bomb tested, and sent out and procured pail of water. When the bomb was thrown into the wa ter, the effect was startling. The water was forced up with violence to the ceiling, and fell in a shower pretty we'll all over tho room, while the noise of the explosion was like the report of 8 cannon. As soon as the few spectators could wipe the water out of their eyes, they  pronounced the test q great sue cess.-Scientifc American.